8 Marathi Songs That Will Get Stuck In Your Head For The Rest Of The Day

When Karan Johar dropped the trailer of Dhadakearlier this year, everyone wanted a listen of the Hindi version of Maharashtra’s favourite Ganpati dance number, Zingaat (from Sairat). Whether you eventually ended up liking the Hindi number or not, you cannot stop humming the Marathi version of the song. You don’t need to know the words, the tune is enough to get you tapping your foot and humming along. While Ajay and Atul Gogavale’s Zingaat is a recent favourite, here are 8 other Marathi numbers that you’ll end up putting on your playlist if you hear them just once.

1. Kombadi Palali

Remember Katrina Kaif’s ‘Chikni Chameli’ from Agneepath? Well here's the inspiration for that song. The song was composed by musician duo Ajay-Atul for a Marathi film called Jatra, back in 2007, and needless to say, it was as big a hit as the Hindi version that came out in 2012.

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2. Navrai Majhi

This peppy number from Sridevi's English Vinglish is a perfect wedding song. While it is not an out and out Marathi song, we all can agree that the most catchy lines in the songs are the ones sung in Marathi: Navrai majhi ladachi ladachiga…

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3. Hi Chaal Turu Turu

Jaywant Kulkarni’s ‘Hi Chaal Turu Turu’ is a cutesy song about a man complimenting a girl. The song got a lot of attention, especially in 2016 when Mithila Palkar used the song to recreate Anna Kendrick’s song, Cups.

Here’s the original song…

… and Mithila’s cups version.

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We love both!

4. Aika Dajiba

The 2002 song, ‘Aika Dajiba’ has the most amount of remakes on the internet. The peppy number, released in an album, has Vaishali Samant crooning about how she’s had her share of men, and she is really not interested in love! Also, watch out for Ishita Arun’s brilliant dance moves.

5. Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari

Wajale Ki Bara, Mala Jau Dya Na Ghari (Let me go home, as the clock has struck twelve) is basically every desi relationship ever! Another gem from Ajay-Atul for the film Natrang, you cannot help but break into a singalong!

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6. Dhagala Lagli Kala

One of Dada Kondke’s biggest hits, ‘Dhagala Lagli Kala’ is essentially about the rains, and how they are so enjoyable, but if you listen closely, the lyrics are filled with double entendres. The song has been remixed multiple times, by a lot of DJs.

7. Shanta Bai

Swaroop Bhalwankar’s ‘Shanta Bai’ features Marathi actress Radhika Patil, and is essentially about a boy singing praises about a girl he likes, who is a diva.

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8. Vaat Majhi Baghtoy Rickshawala

‘Vaat Majhi Baghtoy Rickshawala’ by Reshma Sonavane is a standard at all Ganpati mandals even today! Give it a listen and get ready to hum it all day long.